All articles tagged with #precautionary measure
Pope Francis cancels his Monday audiences due to persistent, mild flu-like symptoms as a precautionary measure, with no fever reported. His next public event is expected to be his weekly General Audience on Wednesday.
Pope Francis cancelled his engagements on Saturday due to a mild flu-like condition as a precautionary measure, following his participation in the Lenten Spiritual Exercises last week, with all of his engagements suspended during the past week, including Wednesday’s general audience.
Greeley's City Center South is closed until further notice due to a security concern after a threat was directed at the Municipal Court. The Greeley Police Department have a suspect in custody, and there is no risk to the surrounding area. All meetings scheduled at City Center South have been cancelled or relocated, and employees will work remotely. Individuals with appointments or business at the Municipal Court will be contacted directly with further information.
Gadsden Independent School District in New Mexico will shift to remote learning for several campuses due to concerns over compromised water quality in the area. The decision comes after a notification from the Camino Real Regional Utility Authority about the issue. The affected campuses will begin virtual instruction after a two-hour delay to allow students to retrieve their Chromebooks. This precautionary measure is being taken to ensure the safety and well-being of students and staff in light of the water quality advisory.
Cedar Rapids Community School District has closed Taft Middle School's east dome as a precautionary measure after an inspection revealed a compromised structural component in one of the beams. The closure affects the cafeteria, kitchen, and performing arts classrooms. Students and staff have been evacuated, and the district is working on relocating them to other parts of the building. The inspection was not triggered by a specific event, and the engineering firm is currently working on a solution for the next steps.
A batch of the blood pressure medication betaxolol is being voluntarily recalled by manufacturer KVK-Tech after a 5 mg oxycodone HCl pill was found on the packaging line. The recall is a precautionary measure as the two pills are similar in appearance and could potentially worsen heart and lung function if combined. Patients are advised to check their medication for batch numbers and expiration dates and not to take the affected lot. The tablets were distributed nationwide and the drugmaker is arranging for their return.
Dundee-Crown High School in a Chicago suburb was placed under lockdown as a precautionary measure, with no incident occurring inside or outside the building. All students and staff are safe, and an investigation is ongoing.
Morris Brown College in Atlanta has reinstated its mask mandate for all students and employees on campus for the next two weeks as a precautionary measure, following positive COVID-19 cases among students in the Atlanta University Center. The college is also implementing other protocols such as testing and contact tracing. Hospital admissions for COVID-19 have increased by 12.5% nationwide, prompting other institutions like Lionsgate to reinstate mask mandates for employees.
Precautionary boil water advisories have been issued for several towns in Connecticut, including Southbury, Oxford, Middlebury, Thomaston, and Terryville, due to water quality tests indicating the presence of bacteria. Customers are advised to boil tap water before consuming it, while it can still be used for non-consumable purposes. The advisories will remain in effect until new water samples are collected and tested, with results expected within 48 hours.
Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano left the All-Star Game due to back tightness after throwing five pitches in the seventh inning; the Blue Jays stated that it was a precautionary measure and hope it is nothing serious.
A precautionary boil water notice has been issued for the south-central portion of Hillsborough County, including Riverview and Sun City Center, affecting approximately 95,000 people, after water pressure dropped below acceptable levels. Residents are advised to boil water for at least one minute before drinking or cooking with it, and to let the water run clear before washing clothes and getting rid of ice from automatic ice makers. The notice will remain in effect until officials test the water for bacteria and determine it is safe.